It felt like the logical launching point for this second film.
We have a very strong feeling with Venice and what happened last time, Phillips said.
However, Phillips said he carries more nerves debuting the sequel on the Lido.
Lady Gaga, Director Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix.Daniele Venturelli/WireImage.
I would say on this one Im more nervous.
There are a lot more expectations on a second film.
Upon release, the pair embark on a doomed romantic misadventure.
Stefani said early on that were singing live and I said no were not, Phoenix said.
And then we did.
Not only did we sing live, but every part of the recording was live.
Each take was a different version of the song and that felt really exciting.
If you remember the first film Arthur has a musicality to him.
He is often dancing to express the way he feels.
And Hildur Gunadottirs score is almost a character in the first film, Phillips said.
Im now 49, I probably shouldnt do this again.
This is probably it for me.
Its very different, she said.
Joaquins performance set the bar extremely high.
And withJokerI felt I got to understand and see something I never understood before, she said.
Local crew members are due money.
Christine Vachon was producing the pic alongside Pam Koffler.
As far as continuing in this space, as a filmmaker, probably not.
But everything I do is dictated by actors.
What actor could I work with, who am I dying to work with?
Clearly these films have been built around Joaquin and then we introduced Gaga.
Venice ends on Saturday.
